How many points is PREFECTURE worth in Scrabble?

PREFECTURE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PREFECTURE?

PREFECTURE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PREFECTURE

17 pts

PREFECTURE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. PREFECTURE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ˈpɹiːfɛktjʊə/

noun

The office or position of a prefect.
The jurisdiction of a prefect; the region administered by a prefect, especially as a translation of certain French, Chinese, and Japanese administrative divisions.

Synonyms: chun, commandery, foo, fu, jun

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PREFECTURE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "The prefecture is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PREFECTURE. It scores 17 points.

Word forms

PREFECTURES18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in PREFECTURE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 17

PREFECTURE Scrabble FAQ

Is PREFECTURE a Scrabble word?: PREFECTURE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does PREFECTURE mean?: PREFECTURE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use PREFECTURE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The prefecture is noted."
How many points is PREFECTURE worth in Scrabble?: PREFECTURE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PREFECTURE?: PREFECTURE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).